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27 Jul 2016: new case studies on how people at the University have addressed recycling challenges in different ways.

28 Nov 2018: Is it upcycled? Are the people who make the item paid a fair wage and treated well?

26 Sep 2022: Instead, we want to emphasise that you should make sure that there are enough people in the team to spread the load when it comes to tackling actions and uploading evidence.

24 Nov 2021: habitual behaviour, lack of public transport around Cambridge, challenges with encouraging people to use EVs…the list goes on. ... People telling me they have to use their car for all their journeys, when actually there are plenty of ways people can

27 Sep 2016: Submitted by Grainne Kennedy on Tue, 2016-09-27 13:46. Research tells us that periods of change are often the best times to encourage people to take up more sustainable

3 May 2019: This time round we hope to give even more people a chance to try the tasty plant-based options.

18 Dec 2019: The exercise included information about the standard and levels of existing facilities, as well as information from the travel survey about where people are likely to walk and cycle more often

19 Dec 2016: In the first few weeks of 2017, food will probably be the last thing on many people’s minds but that is exactly what we want to focus on or more

27 May 2016: retirement - she is working to making people aware of how climate change is impacting the poorest people in our world. ... 17. First impressions of Cambridge? Cambridge is beautiful, the people are very friendly and it is a lot warmer than Scotland!

22 Aug 2016: A fantastic way to remind people about the importance of good waste management and sustainable practices in general is to host a film screening in your department.

29 Aug 2018: I am looking forward to giving something back to the University by working on the University's Biodiversity Action Plan and meeting other people similarly interested in conservation and sustainability issues.

27 Apr 2016: A thermal imaging survey and report has now been completed for Plant Sciences, with recommendations passed on to relevant people, for improving the energy efficiency of the main department building.

26 Oct 2017: Submitted by Grainne Kennedy on Thu, 2017-10-26 12:46. When we talk about protecting the environment from the harmful effects of waste disposal, most people think that sending waste ... But it’s hard to keep using something when it’s broken. Luckily,

28 Jun 2018: Persuading people to change their behaviour, this might be by making these changes easier for people to make. ... 13. Who is your inspirational figure (real or fictional)? Too many to name but mostly people I’ve worked with before whose commitment and

29 Jan 2020: This global movement encourages people to get on their bikes for the day, whether cycling to work or school, and be part of efforts to create a sustainable future.

20 Feb 2017: Getting people to change their behaviour and break their habits. Tell us one little known fact about yourself.

14 Mar 2022: These showed us that walking actions show the least promise for creating mode change, improvements in cycle routes (both within the city and long distance) have the potential convince more people

27 Apr 2020: Whilst COVID-19 has disrupted some planned events, Green Society President Charlie Barty-King says the Society is full of "great people with great ideas" and "spirits remain high with a

28 Jun 2018: Plastic Free July takes place next month, this initiative has the goal of helping people identify their plastic use and come up with strategies for reduction.

1 Apr 2022: A few garden chairs, small tables and possibly a pub garden-style picnic bench would be good for people to use if anyone has any unwanted furniture they would like to

25 Sep 2018: culture, there are many people across the University doing their bit to contribute to the University’s sustainability goals.

24 Jan 2022: Enjoying my job, working with people to build together, learning new things and applying what I have learnt.

13 Feb 2015: British Cycling is on the hunt for new Ride Leaders to help inspire more people in Cambridge to get on their bikes and start cycling for fun.

11 Dec 2014: The Safety Office have released a News update on various areas relevant to University staff and operations. Information from the Safety Office Following David Plumb's retirement in April 2014, Lisabeth Yates now heads the radiation group.

26 Feb 2019: There were several events and communications, which were designed to empower people to take energy-saving action in their department and make energy more tangible.

26 Mar 2020: for many people is one of the top contributors to their carbon footprint.

26 Apr 2018: The furniture items that could not be rehomed through WarpIt were donated to Emmaus, where the money raised from selling them will be used to help homeless people in Cambridge.

25 Apr 2017: Hundreds of people queued throughout the day on Saturday 22 April at the David Attenborough Building to get a glimpse of their heroes and to hear them speak. ... Congratulations to the Cambridge Conservation Initiative for organising this event which has

10 Mar 2022: giving people space to acknowledge and talk about their emotional responses to the climate crisis. ... Great ideas too. Thanks all.". "It was a great event. I really enjoyed meeting new people and having such an interesting conversation with you all.

15 Mar 2022: One Green Team member Amy Bains said that:. 'One lovely thing about the Green Team is that it is allowing us to meet new people from across the dept that we

27 Jul 2016: This short video gives a taster of the activities and people involved:.

27 Apr 2020: Logging walks through the Cambridge staff running group on Strava or another virtual club can be a great way of staying motivated by being part of a community of likeminded people.

25 Apr 2017: The challenge has got people moving in a way that is fun, sociable and competitive and there will be many opportunities to build on this during National Walking Month.

27 Jun 2016: Peter Lumb, the University’s Environmental Coordinator, said;. "what has been so great to see with Green Impact this year is how it has brought together a whole range of people ... As well as the Green Impact awards, the awards ceremony celebrated the

25 Nov 2020: Is there a common item that the majority of people found they had to unplug? ... When considering where to place your posters think about areas with high footfall or where people are stood still e.g.

26 May 2021: Whether it’s advice on caring for the many re-homed houseplants from the Department, seasonal gardening tips and suggestions, or recipes to use the fruit, herbs and vegetables people grow ... Lockdown has also given us time to reflect on how we used

30 Mar 2021: people aren’t doing. ... We might need to try and implement schemes to help people with disabilities, mobility issues, neurodiversity, mental health issues or caring responsibilities who are experiencing barriers we don’t currently know

25 Apr 2017: As part of the campaign, Living Streets are also asking people to rate their walks so our cities can be assessed based on how pedestrian friendly they are.

25 Jul 2017: 17. First impressions of Cambridge? It’s very much what I expected; people are friendly, knowledgeable and proactive.

25 May 2017: So what is Sarah’s advice for people who would like to attempt a similar feat?

12 Oct 2015: Duncan launched One after being caught in Hurricane Mitch in Honduras in 1998 - a natural disaster responsible for killing 20,000 people, and experiencing life without access to drinking water. ... His proudest remains celebrating having donated over

25 Jan 2018: Three short talks focus on key areas that we know people struggle with when they are trying to encourage sustainable behaviours in their own places of work and study.

5 Apr 2018: An event like this helps to overcome the nervousness people have about sharing their journey as they can meet for a coffee and decide if car-share is for them or

29 Sep 2017: CUWCS always welcomes new members and it would be great to see as many people as possible at our talks and campaigns, all of which are open to the public. ... Our events are attended by a wide range of people, certainly not all vegans, and our policy is

26 Mar 2019: When it comes to biodiversity improvements, the more people you can engage the better.

28 Feb 2018: 9. What is your environment related pet hate? Driving unnecessarily for really short journeys…or when people don’t recycle!

27 Jun 2022: He drives people to action. His enthusiasm and green ambition are unmatchable. ... Feedback has been really positive, with different people attending each session and a real diversity of viewpoints and experience shared.

28 Jan 2020: I’ve lived in Cambridge over 12 years now, but one of my favourite things about it is still how friendly people are here. ... People will actually talk, and if you are willing to get involved, it’s a very easy place to make friends.

24 Sep 2021: Thanks to your involvement, we’ve also seen a welcome increase in the numbers of people sharing their wildlife sightings with us by signing up to iRecord.

23 Apr 2019: One of the great joys of Spotlight on Biodiversity month has been meeting staff from across the University who are doing their bit to protect nature. Over the next few months we will introduce you to some of these individuals and let you know how